The economy is undergoing significant turmoil, which is changing the way we work and how we live. The spread of technology and expansion of flexible working is affecting how businesses operate. The trend will continue but what does it mean for the future?

Employment and Learning Minister Stephen Farry this week addressed a special South West College event that examined how innovative skills and training provision can stimulate jobs and growth in Fermanagh and Tyrone.

Do you have a business idea or have you ever thought of working for yourself? If the answer is yes why not speak to us as we have helped hundreds of people to start their own business over the past 25 years.

The economy has changed dramatically in recent years as the financial crash delivered a major blow to companies and countries around the world. Economic recovery has been slow as businesses and workers wrestle with the challenge of new rules and a new landscape. But where do we go from here?

If your business is looking for a better, more personal way to connect with customers, Periscope is the answer. The Twitter-owned live-streaming iOS and Android app lets anyone broadcast video for free, giving small businesses an easy, fast and affordable way to communicate with customers in real-time.

Do you want to find new customers and break into new markets? Do you want to increase your sales and reduce costs? Whether you want to find new customers or suppliers, develop new products or services we offer a variety of business support and mentor programmes.

Owner of Todds Leap Ben O’Hanlon commented: “We are delighted to mark this momentous occasion of celebrating 25 years in business. In that time we’ve had over 5,500 birthday parties, over 850,000 visitors and even a marriage proposal!”

Do you want to find new customers and break into new markets? Do you want to increase your sales and reduce costs? Whether you want to find new customers or suppliers, develop new products or services we offer a variety of business support and mentor programmes.

Economic activity lives in the limelight as entrepreneurs start new businesses and create new jobs. Economic inactivity lives in the shadows as people struggle to find work and get jobs. To fix the economy, we need more of the former and less of the latter.

Do you have a business idea or have you ever thought of working for yourself? If the answer is yes why not speak to us as we have helped hundreds of people to start their own business over the past 25 years.

Aimed at businesses with a basic understanding of selling products online, these workshops will provide guidance on the range of tools and techniques you require to successfully sell online and build a fledgling ecommerce business.